Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.17, 946 and 527.53
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 685.17, 946 and 527.53 is: 728.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685.17 : 946 = 527.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685.17/946 = 527.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685.17x = 946 × 527.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685.17x = 499,043.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,043.38/685.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728.35
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